Sumter Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
U.S. Air Force Col. Charlie Moore, 20th Fighter Wing commander, (right), and The Honorable Eugene Baten, chairman of the Sumter County Council, (center), along with other military officials flip the switch to light the Sumter Christmas tree on the lawn of the Sumter Courthouse, Dec. 2, 2011, Sumter, S.C. The annual ceremony brought out the holiday spirit as several elementary school choirs performed Christmas carols for those who gathered at the courthouse to witness the celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kenny Holston/Released)